Brian Harman and Marc Leishman are tied at 10-under through the first two rounds of the Sentry Tournament of Champions in Maui, Hawaii. Harman shot a second straight 68 and Leishman a 69 after his opening-day 67. World No. 1 Dustin Johnson also shot a 68 to rise to 9-under, one stroke off the lead. … Continue reading Harman, Leishman Tied atop Leaderboard in Hawaii
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Aussie Leishman Leads Tournament of Champions
In a field full of winners, Marc Leishman was the best in Round 1 of the first tournament of the year. Leishman shot a 6-under 67 to take a 1-stroke lead over Brian Harman and Jhonattan Vegas after one round at the Sentry Tournament of Champions being played at the Plantation Course at Kapalua, Hawaii. … Continue reading Aussie Leishman Leads Tournament of Champions
Justin Thomas Wins Inaugural CJ Cup
Justin Thomas racked up his sixth title in the past 13 months, defeating Marc Leishman on the second hole of a playoff to win the CJ Cup and Nine Bridges in Jeju, Korea on Sunday. Thomas birdied the second extra hole after Leishman bogeyed in to wrap up his fifth title of this calendar year. … Continue reading Justin Thomas Wins Inaugural CJ Cup
Justin Thomas Leads CJ Cup After One Round
The PGA's reigning Player of the Year Justin Thomas lit the course up on Thursday with a 9-under 63 to lead the CJ Cup and Nine Bridges on Jeju Island, Korea by three strokes. Thomas was a ho-hum 1-under through 11 holes, then put together one of the greatest closing stretches you'll ever see on … Continue reading Justin Thomas Leads CJ Cup After One Round
Marc Leishman Goes Wire to Wire at BMW Open
Marc Leishman fired a 4-under 67 to reach 23-under, setting a new tournament record at the BMW Open and winning the third leg of the FedEx Cup in the process. He moved up to No. 4 in the FedEx rankings as a result, giving him a real chance at the $10 million prize next week … Continue reading Marc Leishman Goes Wire to Wire at BMW Open
Marc Leishman Opens 5-Stroke Lead Through 54 Holes
It's a bizarre feeling for any golfer, but particularly so for a player with two career PGA wins in a field of the best golfers on tour. Marc Leishman is blowing away the field and his chances of losing the BMW Championship are actually smaller than his odds of winning it. That's what happens when … Continue reading Marc Leishman Opens 5-Stroke Lead Through 54 Holes
Jason Day’s Ace Can’t Dent Leishman’s Lead
Jason Day won a new car with an ace, and promptly donated the money to charity. But even that hot finish couldn't compared to the red-hot play of fellow Australian Marc Leishman. Leishman followed up his 62 with a 64 to push his scorecard to 16-under through two rounds at the BMW Championship on Friday. … Continue reading Jason Day’s Ace Can’t Dent Leishman’s Lead
Marc Leishman’s 62 Leads BMW Championship
Australia's Marc Leishman scorched the field and the course on Day 1 of the BMW Championships, firing a 9-under 62 to take a 2-stroke lead on the first day of competition. The field of 70 will be reduced to 30 at the end of the tournament, with those 30 moving on to the TOUR Championship … Continue reading Marc Leishman’s 62 Leads BMW Championship
Leishman Rises to 32nd; McIlroy Takes Over #2
Australia's Marc Leishman rose from 62nd to 32nd in the world with his at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, while Rory McIlroy moved past Jason Day to reclaim the No. 2 position in the world. Leishman guaranteed himself a spot in the Masters and a three-year PGA exemption with the win in Orlando on Sunday. Australia … Continue reading Leishman Rises to 32nd; McIlroy Takes Over #2
Leishman Wins Palmer with 51-Foot Eagle
Even the great Arnold Palmer, a showman who inspired generations of future golfers, would have been impressed with this one. Australia Marc Leishman drained a 51-foot eagle on the 16th hole at the first Arnold Palmer Invitational held since the legend's death to take the lead. He held it for just three holes, but they … Continue reading Leishman Wins Palmer with 51-Foot Eagle
